Linguine Carbonara

This is from a popular restaurant in St Louis that's on The Hill. This is not for anyone watching their weight!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces linguine, cooked al dente
• 8  ounces  cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1⁄4 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1  teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
• 1⁄8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  medium egg
• 8  ounces heavy whipping cream
•  parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Directions

1. Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp. Drain and crumble to equal 1 cup.
2. Melt butter in large skillet.
3. Add garlic,red pepper flakes, black pepper ,bacon and mushrooms.
4. Saute over medium heat approximately 2-3 minutes.
5. Add cream and bring to a full boil.
6. Add Linguine noodles and return to a full boil for approximately 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Add 1 egg and stir quickly to prevent from scrambling.
9. Place in hot pasta bowls and top with freshly grated parmesan cheese.